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Frequently Asked Questions

Below are general questions you may have concerning your surgery.
Click on the link below to get an answer to the question. Please contact us if you have any questions that are not listed.

Where do I go the day of my surgery? Where does my family go?
What do I need to bring to the hospital?
Should I bring my medicines to the hospital? What medication do I take the day of my surgery?
How long will I be at the hospital?
How long is my surgery?
How long will I be off work?
When can I eat or drink last?
What is the cost of my surgery? Is the hospital or anesthesia PPO providers?
Will I be with my child when they go to sleep and when they wake up?
Can my family stay with me if I am admitted?
Will I need to take my clothes off?
Why do I have to be pre-admitted? Can I just do it the day of surgery?
Do I have to have a history and physical and when?
Can I talk with my surgeon before surgery?
Why do I have to be here so soon on the day of surgery?
Do I need to bring my child for the pre-operative visit?

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This page was updated on June 18, 2007 .